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Live Discussion: Got Plans? - #gotplans" id="anchors
Live Discussion: Got Plans? With Kids - #gotplanskids" id="anchors
Best Bets 2004 Winners - #bestbets" id="anchors
New Movies - #movies" id="anchors
Bar Scene - #bars" id="anchors
Restaurant Reviews - #restaurants" id="anchors
Fairs and Festivals - #county" id="anchors
Friday - #friday" id="anchors
Saturday - #saturday" id="anchors
Tuesday - #tuesday" id="anchors
Wednesday - #wednesday" id="anchors
Theater - #theater" id="anchors
Shopping - #shopping" id="anchors
With Kids - #kids" id="anchors
Longtime Favorites - #longtime" id="anchors
The Interns' Guide - #interns" id="anchors
Live Discussion: Got Plans?
Questions and Answers -
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The Going Out Gurus and their readers had questions answered on Thursday. Popular
topics included
first dates in Old Town Alexandria, volunteer opportunities,
outdoor cafes, last-minute salsa lessons, favorite spots for hot
wings, and museums with audio tours. Join us (and join in)
next Thursday at 1.
Live Discussion: Got Plans? With Kids
Gather 'Round the Kids' Table, Sept. 1 -
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We'll relax and talk about the "rest from all your labor day" coming up and debrief
about
your summer activities that worked for kids, or not. Any
questions -
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Best Bets 2004 Winners
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We have your picks for best burger, best bartender and best hidden gem in Washington.
Check
out the full results of the 2004 annual Best Bets Readers'
Choice contest.
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New Movies
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Your top choices this week are between a "Hero" and a "Zero." Weekend's Desson
Thomson calls
the martial arts saga "Hero -
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epic," while Weekend's
Michael O'Sullivan says the serial killer thriller "Suspect Zero
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atmosphere to spare and a
riveting central performance by [Ben] Kingsley." Watch the
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Nurture your lifelong crush on Johnny Depp by catching some of the films in AFI's
"Johnny
Depp: Master of Quirk" series at the Silver Theatre -
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features include "Fear and
Loathing in Las Vegas -
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Gilbert Grape? -
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Bar Scene
The Saloon: A True Chat Room -
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At this hidden U Street watering hole, conversation is king; the
owner encourages strangers to get to know each other over board
games and half-liters of European beer. It's surprisingly
effective.
Know When to (Play) Hold 'Em -
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Poker's back in a big way -- finally, something to thank Ben
Affleck for -- and Fado Irish Pub -
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hosts expert and novice Texas Hold 'Em players every Wednesday night. Win gift
certificates
and prizes, but the actual cash value of your chips is $0.
Restaurant Reviews
Curry Club and Delhi Club -
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This week, Tom Sietsema checks out some of the newest entries on
the Indian dining scene. He finds the brief menu at Curry Club -
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to be pleasant; and while "you might notice something missing" in the occasional
dish, it's
still an enjoyable experience. One star. Meanwhile, Clarendon's
Delhi Club -
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separates itself from the crowd of similar restaurants with fare that is "much better
than
standard-issue." Two stars.
Half Moon Bar-B-Que -
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Brews, blues and barbecues make this Silver Spring joint "a
throwback to a bygone era," says Weekend's Eve Zibart. The menu
is limited to standards such as ribs, chicken and buffalo wings,
but what's available is sure to please. Rockabilly and zydeco
favorites like Ruthie and the Wranglers, the Grandsons of the
Pioneers and the Rhodes Tavern Troubadours often grace the
stage; but Zibart says the ribs are so good musicians drop by
for a fix on nights they don't
play.
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Fairs and Festivals
Maryland State Fair - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT0450C722684658B4F3FAAA6990
Fair season is winding down, but if you've missed out so far,
there's still time to get in on the fun. For the next week and a
half, the Maryland State Fairgrounds -
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will host tractor pulls, monster truck events, thoroughbred racing, carnival rides,
and even
Swifty the Swimming Pig.
Maryland Renaissance Festival -
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It's time for the annual trip into the Wayback Machine.
Destination: the realm of Henry VIII and Robin Hood, a time of
jousting matches and magicians, madrigals and giant turkey legs.
Friday
Everyone Loves Cool James -
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Hip-hop acts aren't known for longevity, but LL Cool J's career
has lasted almost 20 years. Pay your respects to the charismatic
legend when he hits the stage at Dream -
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Vintage Jamaican Blend -
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The monthly Soundclash -
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at Marx Cafe - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT0450C702884658B4F3FAAA6990
focuses on the best of classic reggae, ska, rocksteady and dub -- think the
Skatalites, Desmond
Dekker and the Upsetters. Find more fun after-dark ideas, from
"Girls Gone Wild" to bargain happy hours, in our weekly This
Week in Nightlife -
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column.
Friday and Saturday
Join 'The Breakfast Club" at Midnight -
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It's demented and sad, but social. We're talking about the
midnight screenings of "The Breakfast Club" this weekend at
Landmark's Bethesda Row Cinema -
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. Don't you forget about them.
Music: Fertile Ground -
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Baltimore's leading soul-jazz band now belongs to the world, but
it's back in the area for two nights. Head to Blues Alley -
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to hear all new material from the group's new album, "Black Is ..."
Saturday
Party Like a Dog - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT0450C755684658B4F3FAAA6990
Animal Attractions hosts a party at Buffalo Billiards -
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for single dogs, dog owners and dog lovers. Humans enjoy drink specials, while man's
best
friends get treats, water and plenty of scratches behind the
ears.
Sports: D.C. National Rock Paper Scissors Championship -
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Rock Paper Scissors -- or RPS, as those in the know call it --
isn't just for the playground anymore. For a $6 fee, you can
enter the tournament being held at DC9 -
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and possibly cover-cut-crush your way to $1,000 and an XM radio.
M-E-T-H-O-D Man - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT0450C795284658B4F3FAAA6990
Between Meth's movies, sitcom and deodorant shilling, one might
forget that he's a pretty accomplished rapper. The Wu-Tang Clan
member gets back to his roots as part of the Sessions at
Merriweather
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series.
Signing: Grant Hill -
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The NBA All-Star's valuable art collection is now portable. Hill
signs his book, "Something All Our Own: The Grant Hill
Collection of African-American Art," featuring 46 color
photographs of works by artists like Romare Bearden and
Elizabeth Catlett, at Reston's Barnes -
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and Bowie's Karibu - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT0450C765E84658B4F3FAAA6990
Saturday and Sunday
Battle of Manassas Anniversary -
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Put a little history into your weekend with a trip to Manassas
National Battlefield Park -
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history programs, guided tours
and cavalry demonstrations highlight the 142nd anniversary of
the Second Battle of Manassas. (Or the Second Battle of Bull
Run, if you're
so inclined.)
Tuesday
Johnny Cash Tribute Night -
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Local rockabilly singer J.P. McDermott leads a dozen musical
guests in celebrating the legacy of the Man in Black, at Jammin'
Java -
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Music: Jesse Harris -
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You might not know the name, but Harris wrote a few songs for
Norah Jones, including her huge hit "Don't Know Why." He's at
IOTA -
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with singer-songwriter Amelia White.
Wednesday
The Gourds and Reckless Kelly -
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A fabulous Texas bar band, the Gourds liven up the Birchmere -
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's bandstand.
Sneak Peek: Dizzee Rascal -
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Heaps of critical praise didn't translate into huge sales for
London-based rapper Dizzee Rascal. That could soon change. Get a
sneak preview of his new album, "Showtime," at Cafe Saint-Ex
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's SALT DJ night.
Theater
Kelly McGillis's Starring Role -
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The "Top Gun" star and stage actress becomes Lady Macbeth in
Shakespeare Theatre -
http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT0450C724284658B4F3FAAA6990 's production of that
famous Scottish play.
Performances begin Tuesday.
Fashion and Beauty
Her Prerogative - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT0450C704D84658B4F3FAAA6990
Stop by the Bobbi Brown counter at Saks Fifth Avenue in Chevy
Chase -
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this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 27 and 28. Makeup artists will be on hand at this
"Back From
the Beach" event to show clients what new colors will be hot for
fall and how to use them. Call for an appointment, 240-497-5366.
For other fashion and beauty news you can use, check out this
week's Sales & Bargains -
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With Kids
Saturday: Kids Day - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT0450C794E84658B4F3FAAA6990
Yes, every day is Kids Day, but this particular one is
celebrated with art workshops, music and hands-on science
activities at the CO Canal -
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Saturday and Sunday: Doll and Teddy Bear Expo -
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No picnic in the woods for these teddy bears (and dolls); they're gathered at the
Marriott
Wardman Park Hotel -
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exhibition of black dolls
inspired by Nayda Rondon's book "Black Dolls: Proud,
Bold & Beautiful," in the hotel atrium.
Longtime Favorites
The Dining Guide - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT0450C734A84658B4F3FAAA6990
Restaurant critic Tom Sietsema navigated a galaxy of 53
Washington area restaurants and introduced a new, down-to-earth
ratings system. He's seeing stars. Are you?
The Interns' Guide to Washington
Fun on the Cheap - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT0450C727584658B4F3FAAA6990
Overworked and underpaid? Our annual Interns' Guide has details
on dollar beers -
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, discount theater tickets -
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and more.
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